Module Descriptors
APPLICATION OF COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOURAL INTERVENTIONS
NURS50480
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Anthony
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
  • Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 3
  • Occurrence A1, Stafford Campus, Term 3
  • Occurrence SF3, Stafford Campus, Z1~3 DO NOT USE
Sites
  • Stafford Campus
Assessment
  • CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Contact hours: (48)
20 hours Lectures/ discussion/ skills demonstration
5 hours Facilitated Clinical supervision in small groups
19 hours Supervised skills practice in pairs/small groups
2 hours GroupTutorials
2 hours Evaluation

Independent Study Hours: (102)
50 hours Reading and research
40 hours Individual experiential and clinical activity (inc assignment work)
12 hours Skills practice and preparation for clinical supervision sessions (ie. reflection)


Module Resources
Library, Praxis, CDROM, Internet, AV presentation methods, tutor and peer support, Clinical Activity, Blackboard
Module Indicative Content
Key Skill sessions focusing on collaborative case formulation, Socratic dialogue and guided discovery, using treatment protocols/packages and Electronic CBT, overcoming alliance ruptures and barriers to goal achievement.
Review of research and literature underpinning cognitive-behavioural therapy. Review of current policy and initiatives to increase access to psychological therapies
Introduction to cognitive behavioural models for common mental health problems, specifically working with: trauma, panic attacks/panic disorder, obsessions and compulsions, low self esteem, general and social anxiety, anger and challenging behaviours, and psychosis.
Small group clinical supervision, reflectice practice and case presentation, Legal, ethical and professional issues in CBT.
Multidisciplinary working, Role definition and Scope of Practice.

Module Special Admissions Requirements
Student must be in a role and a service where cognitive behavioural interventions can be applied.
Student must have access to clinical supervision or case management within their area of work.
Student must have completed the `Foundation Skills for CBT' module or APEL of this module
Module Additional Assessment Details
A Case study, Length 2,500 words weighted at 100%. Critically reflect on the application of a cognitive behavioural approach in working with a service user(s) including an analysis of your role and scope of practice in relation to psychological interventions. (addresses all LO's)

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Skills demonstration, Skills Practise, Clinical Supervision, Case Presentation, Tutorials, Formative quiz
Module Texts
Grant, A. Townend, M Mulhern, R. Short, N (2010) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Mental Health Care (2nd Edition). Sage, London.
Martell, C. Dimidjian, S. Herman-Dunn, R (2010) Behavioural Activation for Depression: A Clinicians Guide. Guildford Press, London.
Papworth, M. Marrinan, T. Martin, B. Keegan, D. Chaddock, A (2013) Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Practitioners Guide. Sage Publications. London.
Simos, G. Hofmann, S (2013) CBT for Anxiety Disorders: A Practitioner Book. Wiley-Blackwell. UK.